Chi Qingchi glanced at the three male classmates.
The quick-witted one immediately spoke up:
"Good evening, everyone. My sister and I are done shopping—you guys can keep waiting in line."
With that,
he pulled his sister away from the scene.
The three boys had expected the twins' "aloof" attitude.
This was how they acted at school too.
Outside campus, the distance only felt more pronounced.
The lanky Gao Yumin stared at the sisters' retreating figures for a long moment before grinning:
"Hey, which of the twins do you think is prettier—the older sister or the younger one?"
The short, dark-skinned Gou Feng gave him a puzzled look:
"When did you go blind? They look exactly the same!"
Zhao Bin shot him a disdainful glance:
"Other than obsessing over laundry, what else are you good for?"
"No two people are completely identical, not even twins! The differences are obvious!"
"I think the younger sister is cuter—total kawaii vibes, heh."
Gao Yumin wagged a finger:
"Hard disagree. The older sister is the real prize."
"That icy demeanor of hers… damn, it sends chills right to your soul!"
"That kind of girl is way more satisfying to conquer, you know?"
The moment he said this,
his two friends' expressions shifted dramatically.
Gou Feng: "Damn, kid, I respect your audacity!"
Zhao Bin: "I’m telling the class monitor you’re eyeing his crush!"
Gou Feng: "Yeah, I heard it too—he even shuddered talking about her."
Zhao Bin: "Ooooh, someone’s playing with fire~"
Gao Yumin effortlessly hoisted a case of beer to shoulder height:
"Go ahead and snitch if you’re itching for a beating. You guys wouldn’t get it—I’m just appreciating beauty."
"Two years in college without a girlfriend—explaining this to you is pointless."
Zhao Bin: "At least I’ve tried pursuing someone, even if it was just flirting. But Dog Bro here…"
Gou Feng: "Shut the hell up! Am I the only one in our class who’s never dated? Quit bringing it up every time… Lin Yu?!"
Zhao Bin: "Can you even name someone worse off? With his circumstances… everyone knows. What girl in her right mind would date him?"
Gao Yumin: "No need to attack him like that. Dog Bro’s clinging to his last shred of dignity—let him have it, haha!"
Gou Feng: "I’m talking about over there! Our classmate Lin Yu!"
Only then did Dog Bro and his two buddies simultaneously turn their gaze toward the middle of the street.
The three college students had no idea:
When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back.
…
One minute earlier.
[Ding!]
[Crisis Alert: Members of the Blazing Abyss cult have been detected nearby. Some fellow sect members are already being targeted. Host, remain vigilant and respond carefully!]
Mr. Lin, an ordinary citizen returning from grocery shopping, suddenly heard the system notification.
Having previously battled "Outsider Demons,"
he knew the enemy was close.
But pinpointing them in this bustling, crowded street was no easy task.
Lin Yu steadied himself, pushing his super-vision and super-hearing abilities to their limits.
He scanned every passerby with meticulous focus.
Then the name "Lin Yu" drifted into his ears.
His attention snapped to the trio of vaguely familiar guys in front of the fried chicken stand.
Thankfully, he’d done his homework today.
Otherwise, recognizing classmates he hadn’t seen in over a decade—especially male ones—would’ve been impossible at a glance!
Dog Bro, Tall Gao, Old Zhao!
Nicknames always stuck better than real names.
These three shared a dorm with the class monitor, Shi Yanhai, forming an inseparable little clique.
[Members of the Blazing Abyss cult]…
Class Monitor Shi Yanhai…
Now, Lin Yu had a pretty good idea who today’s "demon troupe" referred to!
After Gou Feng’s shout of "Lin Yu,"
the comments from Gao Yumin and Zhao Bin didn’t escape his ears either.
Lin Yu felt nothing.
Given his past life’s experiences and background, he knew he belonged to the "minority group" that girls in film school would never glance at twice.
He was self-aware enough to accept that.
In his past life, hearing such remarks might’ve stung.
But now…
Ah, youth. If you can’t find love at the peak of your attractiveness, good luck later.
Besides,
Lin Yu now had his sweet, devoted Xiao Fufu by his side!
"Watch your step."
Lin Yu gently guided Ye Mengfu’s arm to steer her through the jostling crowd.
[Ding!]
[Masterstroke Move: A subtle act of daily care warms your dao companion’s heart!]
[Reward: 50 spirit stones]
[Ding!]
[Critical Hit: Intimate gesture with an ethereal beauty delivers a devastating blow to the Blazing Abyss cult members who underestimated the host!]
[Reward: 20 spirit stones, 20 spirit stones, 20 spirit stones]
Here it comes.
That familiar feeling is back!
The happiest two-for-one deal:
Sweet and sour, with a side of braised flavor!
Still, what a shame…
Why are there only four in their dorm?
Lin Yu suppressed a smirk, eagerly anticipating this "chance encounter."
To ensure his former classmates had enough time to react,
he deliberately slowed his pace.
Gao Yumin, with the clearest line of sight, saw it first.
He blurted out in disbelief:
"Holy shit, it really is Lin Yu!"
"Who’s that bombshell next to him? Someone from our school?"
"Wait—is he actually holding her hand? Did they just—kiss?!"
Zhao Bin craned his neck like a wobbling goat, straining for a better view:
"I thought I was hallucinating—did he just pull her arm?!"
"Since when did Lin Yu get a girlfriend?"
"Must be from another school. Does she not know his family situation?"
"Damn, she’s giving the twins a run for their money—and that figure? Absolute knockout!"
Gou Feng’s eyes practically shot flames.
This wasn’t just about losing his "bottom-of-the-barrel" buddy.
The way the girl shyly fidgeted, demure and gentle…
She was the exact type he’d searched for in vain throughout film school!
How…
How the hell did Lin Yu land her?!
With his mediocre grades?
His less-than-ideal family background?
His quiet, unassuming personality?
"Lin Yu! Yu! Over here!"
Gou Feng cupped his hands around his mouth, shouting loud enough to pierce the crowd.
Gao Yumin: "Wait—Dog Bro, why the hell are you calling him? Trying to invite him to eat? You think Hai-ge would agree?"
Zhao Bin: "Dog Bro, don’t tell me you… just want a whiff?"
Gou Feng immediately snapped back:
"Shut the fuck up, both of you! Maybe they’re not even together."
"What’s wrong with saying hi to a classmate?"
His desperate shouts didn’t just reach Lin Yu—
even Ye Mengfu heard them.
Ye Mengfu: "Um, I think someone’s…"
Lin Yu nodded: "Yeah. Just… some classmates. Let’s go say hello."
Ye Mengfu: "!!!"
M-meet Lin Yu’s classmates?!
Ye Mengfu was completely unprepared!
Yet before she could process it,
she was already being led toward the sidewalk.
But she wasn’t the only one caught off guard.
Gou Feng noticed the two were getting closer and closer.
When the distance was less than a meter,
his daily habit kicked in, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath...
Gou Feng: "!!!"
Vital 28 Lavender Fragrance Laundry Detergent, Green Umbrella Rose-Scented Softener...
Not many people in Pingchuan use these two products...
But this scent...
It was coming from Lin Yu!
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
g Yu was preparing for retirement when her organization decided to eliminate her. She transmigrated to a zombie apocalypse world. However, a tiny unexpected situation occurred: She somehow transformed into an adorable little girl?!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
